Gmtv's big-name presenters may find themselves booted off the sofa as part of a huge cost-cutting review.

Bosses need to make savings of up to 30% and have warned that "all areas" are being scrutinised. Highly-paid presenters Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Andrew Castle, John Stapleton, Ben Shepherd, Emma Crosby and Penny Smith are now said to be anxiously waiting the outcome of the review.

One source said: "Everyone is dreading the results of the review. There will very likely be some big-name casualties.

"Talent is one area that the review will be looking at. Savings will have to be made and no one is exempt."

Lorraine is said to be the biggest earner, on £350,000. Ben gets 230,000 and Kate £210,000. Penny and Andrew are both said to earn £200,000.

Itv has taken full control of GMTV after buying Disney's 25% stake in the breakfast broadcaster for £22.2million.

Gmtv insiders say the presenters realised they might be under threat only when the show's editor Martin Frizzell was axed.

One source said: "Martin was well regarded by all the presenters and they saw him as a real ally.

"No one could see him going and now they realise that no one there is safe. Everyone is worried.

"A lot of the presenters are very well paid indeed and it's an obvious cut to make. There are a few anxious faces around."